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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.60, 976.20 and 412.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.60, 976.20 and 412.80 is: 569.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.60 : 976.20 = 412.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.60/976.20 = 412.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.60x = 976.20 × 412.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.60x = 402,975.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,975.36/707.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.50

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